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Education Students Go to China

Last Updated on November 13, 2014 2:03 PM

Last September 5, 2014, the 3^rd and 4^th year students of the CKS College Bachelor of Secondary Education program major in Chinese Language Teaching, also known as 2+2 program, had their send-off gathering at the 4^th floor AVR of Chiang Kai Shek College Narra campus. As part of their scholarship program, they shall undergo further training at the Fujian Normal University in China. Chiang Kai Shek College president, Dr. Dory Poa, was present in the occasion, together with the dean of Education and Graduate studies, Dr. Rolance Chua.

Dr. Dory Poa gave her inspirational message to show her support and to motivate the students to do their best while studying in China, while Dr. Rolance Chua awarded the students with the school’s financial support—constituting their plane tickets, advance five-month allowance of 750 RMB per month, and visa and airport terminal fees. The 2+2 program will enrich the students' knowledge of the Chinese language and culture and the latest techniques in teaching the Chinese language for them to be notable Chinese teachers in the Philippines.

Accountancy: The Path of Great Opportunities

Last Updated on November 13, 2014 2:11 PM

On September 3, 2014, CKSC JPIA launched its first seminar, entitled “Different Career Opportunities for Accounting Graduates,” with guest speaker from KPMG, Mr. Anthony Sia, Advisory Associate. He was accompanied by Ms. Ramona Manaslasan, Human Resource Manager.

They enlightened the students on opportunities for future CPAs. They discussed the different career paths under the four sectors of accounting: Public, Government, Academe, and Commerce & Industry. Also, they tackled the entry-level, mid-level, and top-level positions available in each sector giving emphasis to the departments in the public accounting sector. After the discussion, the floor was opened for questions. The questions varied from effective study habits to personal career growth in the field of accounting. In all, the seminar left everyone with a broader view of the path of great opportunities ahead of them.

(Article by: Charles Kho)

Marketing Trends

Last Updated on September 1, 2014 11:09 PM

Last August 18, the Junior Marketing Association sponsored a Marketing Trends seminar, which was held on the 7th floor of the FBAS Building. The speaker was the renowned GNN TV host and trainer of top companies, like San Miguel and PLDT, Mr. Boom San Agustin. The talk was about the Digital Age and how those videos, Youtube and others affect our country, as well as the market, and how to deal with them. Mr. Boom also shared his experiences during his stint as a trainer and a speaker. The talk really inspired the attendees also on how to live life because of the experiences that Mr. San Agustin had shared.

(Article by: Wesley Dytan / Photos by: Jannah Chua)

Mr. Stanley Chi on Social Media Management

Last Updated on September 1, 2014 11:14 PM

Last August 15, 2014, the Junior Marketing Association organized a seminar entitled "Social Media Management". Mr. Stanley Chi, branded as Mr. Suplado, talked about identifying and treating one's haters, shared his experiences on dealing with such kind of people, answered some questions, and gave in for a photo opportunity with the seminar attendees.

(Article by : Wesley Dytan/ Photo Credit: Matt Gamboa)

Mr. Ramon Bautista on Personal Branding

Last Updated on September 1, 2014 11:31 PM

Last August 11, 2014, Mr. Ramon Bautista a.k.a. Mr. Pogi conducted a seminar entitled Personal Branding at the Little Theater of the main campus. The seminar was sponsored by the CKSC-FBAS Junior Marketing Association and was attended by over 100 students, together with few school administrators.

Mr. Bautista shared videos, stories, experiences, and values instilling that we should have confidence in ourselves and that it is all right not to be unique, as long as we blend with the trends.

Following the talk was the question and answer portion, which was enjoyed by everyone because of Mr. Bautista's funny antics.

In gratitude, JMA presented the speaker Michelle Chua's caricature of him, together with other tokens.

(Article by: Nicole Sy/ Photo Credit: Aaron Daniel Sy/ Mary Grace Khu)